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Personal Injury Lawsuits: Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Medical Condition

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4 years ago

April 14, 2022

Whether it is a vehicle accident, slip and fall incident, or any other incidents that occur out of negligence, most personal injury lawsuits’ primary claim is about injuries that the victim suffered from due to the incident. In most cases, the injuries are rightly claimed but distinguishing them from a previously existing medical condition, or injuries becomes very hard for the case, and the victim’s injury lawyer often struggles with proving this distinction.

Plaintiff’s age and medical history play a huge role in various incidents and injuries. Hence in many cases, it is quite common for the individual to have suffered from similar medical conditions before. A similar or identical medical condition can be from a previous incident, such as a road accident, or natural aging, such as a fractured knee cap.

In such cases, the insurance companies or the defenders usually argue that the existing medical condition of the plaintiff is not because of the incident and that they are in the same medical condition as they had experienced before; hence the incident did not cause any injuries. It is common for insurance companies to have expert insurance medical examiners provide an opinion on the case. The opinion by these doctors is mostly biased as the insurance company is paying them, so they work in their defense. Hence, fighting the case supported by a medical examiner’s opinion gets tougher.

The terminology for someone who has been re-injured similarly is “aggravation of a pre-existing condition.” This represents that the individual did have a previous medical condition or injuries. Still, the accident aggravated or enhanced the injuries or condition, making it more symptomatic, deeming the individual entitled to the insurance claim or the claim against the defendant for worsening the condition. The aggravation of a pre-existing condition is most common in injuries involving neck injuries, back injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.

In lawsuits of aggravation of a pre-existing condition, providing information regarding the previous medical condition and the post-accident condition is not enough. A medical testimony by a licensed healthcare practitioner is required. In most cases, the existing practitioner treating the plaintiff’s medical condition provides the testimony, but sometimes the plaintiff also hires a new practitioner for the medical testimony.

Lawsuit Merit:

Different states have different terms for aggravation of a pre-existing condition lawsuit. It is important to have a professional personal injury lawyer fighting your case to make it strong and avail as much compensation as possible. “The compensation arising from the jury’s verdict of such cases can be huge and cover non-economic losses,” says Felix Gonzalez.

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Swiss International University Enhances Student Employability with Major Global Collaborations

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2 days ago

November 8, 2025

Jenny Jackson

New collaborations with Citibank, Abu-Ghazaleh Global, RAK Properties, and others strengthen SIU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with global career opportunities.

Swiss International University (SIU) has already informed about the new corporate partnerships that will start in October 2025 and that they will provide students with better access to internships, training programs, and job opportunities in various fields.

The new partnerships are aligned with SIU’s goal to combine education with the real world, as they ensure that the graduates are equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and professional exposure to be successful in the global economy of today.

In the last few weeks, SIU has formed alliances with several major companies, including those from the banking, business, hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. The students will be actively involved in each collaboration through internships, practical training, and the career opportunities that will be given to them during or after their studies.

Among the key collaborations are

Citibank, where students of the business and finance fields will get to experience international banking operations through special training and possible hiring programs.

Abu-Ghazaleh Global has given SIU’s programs its official blessing and access to practical experience in global business, accounting, and consulting.

RAK Properties is going to give real estate and business students a chance to learn about property development, investment, and project management.

The Signature Inn Hotel Al Riqa L.L.C. offers students of hospitality a chance through real-life interrelated scenarios to gain the knowledge of front-office operations and guest management.

Al Shabaka International Businessmen Services is opening a door for the students to meet the professionals involved in global business consulting and administration.

Galadari Motor Driving Center, where students will get a clear insight into corporate management, customer relations, and operational efficiency.

Women’s First Jobs is going to help female students and graduates through career counseling, professional networking, and empowerment initiatives.

MyFounders.Club Global is building up the students and aspiring founders in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship by taking them through the process of developing and launching new ventures.

Revival AE Project Development Consultant Co., L.L.C., where students will be working on consulting for sustainable projects and environmental management.

“The partnerships that we have formed represent our commitment not only to the business world but also to the world of academia,” said the Head of Swiss International University. “We are aspiring to equip every student in SIU with the power to win the global job market through robust academic credentials, practical exposure, and a web of real opportunities. Our target is not a teacher-student relationship whose only need is the job—our students will be the ones making changes in the various fields of tomorrow.”

The academic world and the global market are the two areas where SIU, collaborating with partners at the present time, shows the institution’s continued commitment to creating a career-oriented academic environment where learning takes place beyond the walls of the classrooms.

The deadline of October 2025 is approaching, but the university is still looking to make new strategic partnerships to grow its network of global partners. It is clear from the continuous activities of the university that it is striving to offer its students worldwide the possibility of not only utilizing their skills but also being a part of the industry via employment and thus empowering them to make a difference in international markets.